Nicholas Gioacchini

Nicholas "Niko" Gioacchini (born July 25, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Stade Malherbe Caen.

Nicholas Gioacchini
Gioacchini in 2020.
Personal information
Full name Nicholas Gioacchini
Date of birth (2000-07-25) July 25, 2000
Place of birth Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Playing position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Caen
Number 7
Youth career
2015–2017 Paris FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2018 Paris FC II 6 (2)
2018– Caen II 22 (7)
2019– Caen 16 (2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of May 6, 2020

Professional career

Gioacchini spent his early years with various youth academies in the United States and Italy, before moving to Paris FC in 2015.[1]

On May 14, 2018, Gioacchini signed a two-year contract with Stade Malherbe Caen.[2] He made his debut for Caen in a 4–2 Ligue 2 win over his former club Paris FC on October 25, 2019, scoring his side's first goal in the 25th minute.[3] He scored another goal against Nancy on December 2, 2019.

Personal life

Gioacchini was born in Missouri to an Italian father and Jamaican mother, and is eligible for all three national teams.[4] He moved to Italy at the age of 8, and France at the age of 15.[5]

References
  1. "Former D.C. area standout Niko Gioacchini signs pro deal in France".
  2. "L'Italo-américain Nicholas Gioacchini rejoint le Stade Malherbe". Stade Malherbe Caen. May 14, 2018.
  3. "Paris FC vs. Caen - 25 October 2019 - Soccerway". ca.soccerway.com.
  4. ".:: Yanks Abroad ::". www.yanks-abroad.com.
  5. "SM Caen - La semaine bien remplie de Nicholas Gioacchini". France Bleu. October 8, 2019.


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